Nov 6, 2024 5:01 PM EDT

‘While I concede this election, I do not concede the fight’

Democratic presidential nominee U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris delivers speech conceding 2024 U.S. Presidential Electio...

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris reacts as she delivers remarks, conceding 2024 presidential election to President-elect Donald Trump, at Howard University in Washington on Nov. 6, 2024. Photo by Kevin Lamarque/ Reuters

Vice President Kamala Harris told supporters at her concession speech at Howard University that they must accept the results of the election, that she had called President-elect Donald Trump to offer help with their transition and that the Biden-Harris administration would engage in a peaceful transfer of power.

She said that Americans owe loyalty not to a party or a president but to the Constitution, and that that loyalty would continue to drive her in working for ideals like freedom, opportunity and fairness.

“While I concede this election, I do not concede the fight that fueled this campaign,” Harris said.

Watch Harris’ full speech.